Canada Opens New Express Entry Pathway for Aviation Professionals
Canada’s 2026 Express Entry program now includes a Transport Occupations Category, making it easier for skilled aviation and transport professionals to achieve permanent residency. This new pathway addresses critical labour shortages across the country’s transportation industries — including aviation. Eligible aviation roles include:
- Flight Operations: Airline and commercial pilots, flight instructors
- Maintenance & Technical: Aircraft maintenance engineers (AME), avionics technicians, aircraft mechanics
- Airport & Operations: Airport coordinators, ground and ramp supervisors, cargo logistics staff, dispatchers
Why this matters for aviation employers:
- IRCC is now running targeted draws for key aviation roles such as pilots, flight instructors, aircraft mechanics, avionics technicians, and airport operations staff.
- This helps airlines, MROs, FBOs, and airports address persistent labour gaps in flight operations, maintenance, and ground/airport operations.
- Eligible candidates with at least one year of recent experience can be prioritized, even if they don’t have top CRS scores under general draws.
Canada’s new Transport Occupations category under Express Entry creates a faster, more predictable pathway to permanent residence for in demand aviation talent. Now’s the time to act and Peopled Consulting can help.
At Peopled Consulting, we have a strong roster of skilled aviation professionals ready to join Canadian employers under this new category. Here is a sample of our qualified candidates . We work with employers like you to define role requirements, match pre screened candidates, and coordinate with immigration counsel so you can hire and retain critical talent with a clear PR pathway.
Contact us today to discuss your upcoming hiring needs and get matched with candidates who can leverage this new Express Entry route to join — and stay with — your organization.
Contact:
Amber Rana
amber@peopled.ca
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